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A GOOD SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER SPOON, FOWLER, ELGIN, c1795. A very good Scottish Provincial Silver Dessert Spoon made by Charles Fowler of Elgin. The spoon marked with the maker's mark CF, the town mark ELN for Elgin and the letter D. Charles fowler is recorded as working in Elgin around 1790-1800. The spoon is in excellent condition. It measures approximately 7 1/4" inches (185mm) in length. The weight is approximately 31.4g. A nice spoon for the collector of Scottish Provincial Elgin silver.

GOOD QUALITY, ANTIQUE SCOTTISH STERLING SILVER BASKET, EDINBURGH c1897. A good quality, Antique, Victorian, Scottish Sterling Silver Basket made by Brook & Son (formerly of George Street, Edinburgh) and dating from c1897. It is hallmarked with the maker's mark "B&S" for Brook & Son, the Scottish "thistle" Sterling Silver mark, the Edinburgh "Castle" town mark and date letter "q" for 1897/98. It measures 5 3/4" inches (145mm) in width. It stands 6 1/4" inches (160mm) in height (to the top of the raised handle). The weight is 223.6g/7.88oz/7.18ozt. It is in excellent condition. A lovely addition to any silver collection.

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ENGLISH SILVER CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION TROWEL, KILMARNOCK c1877. An important, Scottish interest, Victorian Silver Ceremonial Presentation Trowel made by James Dixon & Son, Sheffield and dating from c1877. The trowel is hallmarked with the maker's mark "JD&S" for James Dixon & Son, the monarch's head duty mark (Queen Victoria), the Lion Passant silver mark, the Sheffield town mark and date letter "K" for 1877/78. This trowel was presented to a member of an important Ayrshire family Neil Colquhoun Campbell (Sheriff of Ayrshire). It bears the following inscription: "Presented to N C Campbell Esq., Sheriff Principal of Ayrshire, on the occasion of his laying The Memorial Stone of Grange Free Church Kilmarnock, Dec 29. 1877." This is a lovely example of a very good quality presentation trowel that is in very good condition. It measures approximately 13 1/4" inches (340mm) in length overall. The blade approximately 7 3/4" inches (195mm). Provenance : This presentation trowel was presented to a member of an important Ayrshire family the Campbells of Barnhill. The family included: Humphrey Walter Campbell of Crosslet (Sheriff-Substitute of Dumbartonshire) (1782-1864) and Neil Colquhoun Campbell (Sheriff of Ayrshire) (1813-1883) Humphrey Walter Campbell of Crosslet, was born at Dumbarton on the 4th of March 1782. He was appointed Registrar of Sasines for the counties of Argyll and Dumbarton in 1810, and was created Sheriff-Substitute for Dumbartonshire in 1820. He died at Crosslet House on the 15th of May, 1864, aged 82. Neil Colquhoun Campbell of Barnhill, was born on the 17th of October, 1813. He was appointed Sheriff of Ayrshire. He married Mary Paterson, daughter of William Orr Paterson of Montgomerie, Ayrshire. He died on the 3rd of April, 1883, and the Barnhill estate passed to his daughter, Annie Colquhoun Campbell. There is an imposing Memorial to the Campbells of Barnhill situated at the western edge of Dumbarton Cemetery.

A GOOD QUALITY, RARE ANTIQUE SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER GRAVY SPOON, DUNDEE. A very nice and rare Scottish Provincial Silver Gravy Spoon by David Manson, Dundee c1810. David Manson is recorded as working in Dundee c1810. The spoon is hallmarked with the maker's mark (rubbed) "D?" most probably "DM" for David Manson and the "Pot o' Lilies" (struck three times) the Dundee town mark. It measures approximately 12" inches (300mm) in length. The weight is 109.7g. It is in excellent condition, a lovely addition to any collection, or for use on a special occasion.

A GOOD QUALITY, PAIR OF ANTIQUE SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER LADLES, GEORGE SANGSTER ABERDEEN, A very nice Pair of Scottish Provincial Silver Toddy or Sauce Ladles by George Sangster, Aberdeen dating from c1850. George Sangster is recorded as working in Aberdeen c1839 - 1881. The ladles are hallmarked with the maker's mark "GS" for George Sangster and "ABD" the Aberdeen town mark alongside the Edinburgh Assay Office castle mark, the "thistle" Scottish sterling silver mark, the date letter "T" for 1850/51 and the Monarch's Head (Queen Victoria) duty mark. They measure just over 6 1/4" inches (160mm) in length. They are in excellent condition, a lovely addition to any collection.

A GOOD RARE ANTIQUE SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER LADLE, WILLIAM WHITECROSS ABERDEEN, A very nice Scottish Provincial Silver Toddy or Sauce Ladle by William Whitecross, Aberdeen c1830. William Whitecross is recorded as working in Aberdeen c1824 - 1840. The ladle is hallmarked with the maker's mark "WW" for William Whitecross" and "A.B.D.N" the Aberdeen town mark. It measures 6 1/4" inches (160mm) in length. The weight is 31.4g. It is in excellent condition. A lovely item for the antique silver collector.

A very rare Scottish Provincial Silver Bowl by George & Alexander Booth, Aberdeen c1830. The base of the bowl is hallmarked with the maker's mark "GB" (struck twice) for George Booth and "AB" (struck twice) for Alexander Booth of Aberdeen. It is engraved with the initial "B". It measures approximately 9" inches (230mm) in width and 4" inches (100mm) in height. The weight is 391.6g/13.81oz/12.59ozt. The bowl is in very good condition.

A superb, very rare, Scottish Provincial Silver Toddy ladle made by John Sellar of Wick and dating from c1825. The Ladle has engraved initials (see photo). It is marked with the maker's mark "JS" for John Sellar and the town mark "WICK". John Sellar is recorded in Jackson's Silver as working in Wick c1825. It measures 6 1/2" inches (165mm) in length. The weight is 36.6g/1.29oz/1.17ozt. In excellent condition showing virtually no signs of wear.

A very good quality, antique, early Victorian, Scottish Sterling Silver Bullet Shaped Teapot made by A G Whighton in Edinburgh and dating from c1847. The base is hallmarked with the maker's mark "AGW" for A G Whighton, the Scottish thistle sterling silver mark, the Monarch's Head duty mark (Queen Victoria), the Edinburgh castle town mark and date letter "Q" for 1847/48. The teapot measures approximately 11 1/2" inches (290mm) in width, 6" inches (150mm) in height. The weight is 722g. A very nice Scottish teapot in excellent condition.

A very nice Scottish Provincial Silver Soup Ladle by a relatively rare maker, John Leslie of Aberdeen, dating from c1790. John Leslie is recorded as working in Aberdeen c1774 - 1821. The ladle is hallmarked with the maker's mark "IL" for John Leslie, alongside the letter "U" and "thistle" symbol. The terminal is engraved with the letter "Y". A nice, rare, Scottish Silver Soup Ladle in excellent condition, however there is minor shallow indent in the bowl. It measures 13 1/4" inches (335mm) in length. It has a lovely circular bowl measuring 3 1/2" inches (95mm) in diameter. The weight is 180.7g/6.37oz/5.80ozt

A very good quality and rare, Scottish Silver and Agate Snuff Box by William Robb of Ballater. The oval shaped box with an agate set lid. It is hallmarked with the maker's mark "Robb, Ballater" in a triangular punch, for William Robb of Ballater, the Scottish thistle sterling silver mark, the castle Edinburgh town mark and date letter "H" for 1913/14. It is in very good condition. It measures 75mm x 50mm x 25mm in height. The weight is 86.0g

A very good quality, Victorian Scottish Silver Christening Mug made by Marshall & Sons of 87 George Street, Edinburgh and dating from 1870. The mug is stamped to the base with the maker's name "Marshall & Sons, 87 George Street, Edinburgh" and hallmarked with the Monarch's Head (Queen Victoria) duty mark, the Scottish thistle sterling silver mark, the Edinburgh "castle" town mark and date letter "o" for 1870/71. The mug has a engraved initials to the front. It measures approximately 3" inches (77mm) in height and 2 3/4" inches (70mm) in diameter. The weight is 154.1g/5.43oz/4.95ozt In very good condition